Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods: Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located in Kampala.
FH/Uganda is actively seeking for qualified candidates committed to its Heartbeat and Corporate Strategy to fill the career openings of on a rolling basis;

Job Title: Finance Manager
Position Type: Full Time National Staff
Location: Kampala Support Office
Reports to: Country Director
Contract Length: 2 years (Fixed)
Start Date: Immediate (To be hired on rolling basis)

Position Summary:
The Finance Manager (FM) provides strategic financial management leadership for FH within a country office and ensures compliance with policies and procedures. This position is responsible for managing the Finance unit and ensuring that routine monthly finance schedules and reporting deadlines are met. Through high-level analysis of past spending and projections, the FM provides key input and recommendations to Program Managers in the development of new budgets as well as the effective management of current programs. The Finance Manager is a member of Country Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and participates in regular SLT meetings according to the SLT charter and schedules and is in general responsible for overall financial management and compliance. The Finance Manager ensures all internal controls and finance functions work to provide appropriate support to the program. The Finance Manager provides timely reports and advice to the country director and participates in strategic planning. This position directly supervises a team of between 3-5 staff and oversees an additional 7-10 finance staff based in the field.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Result #1 – Financial Management and Compliance (approximately 50% of time)
Key Result #2 – Internal Controls and Audit Support (approximately 20% of time)
Key result # 3 – Finance Unit Leadership and Management (approximately 15% of time)
Key Result #4 – Financial Reporting (Internal and external) (approximately 10% of time)
Key Result Area #5: Cash Flow Planning and Cash Management (approximately 5% of time)

Education & Experience
• Must have a degree in Business Administration (Accounting) or Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from a recognized and certified institution or university. A Master’s degree in related field is an asset
• CPA Uganda qualification and ACCA will be a plus
• At least 10 years NGO experience, including managing finance for large complex development projects with extensive field operations with practical experience in using a wide range of accounting software including MS Dynamics, knowledge of Power BI is an asset.
• At least 5 years continuous experience with key donors (USAID, UKAID, EU, UN agencies and sponsorship funding among others) including interpretations of donor financial management regulations and reporting requirements.
• Proven senior leadership experience in planning, budgeting, and managing all financial and administrative activities of INGO.